SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers PDF: Tier 1 Shift-wise, Hindi & English

SSC CGL previous year question papers, free to download as PDFs — Tier-I papers shift by shift from 2016 onward, with the Hindi-medium version listed wherever it is available. Pick a year in the table, or scroll down for every paper.

SSC CGL exam pattern these papers follow

The full topic list is on the SSC CGL syllabus page.

How to use these papers

1. Attempt a full paper in one timed sitting.
2. Score it with the real marking scheme applied — Tier-I: 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer. Tier-II: 1 mark in Sections I, II and III of Paper-I (Section III is the Computer Knowledge Test), 0.50 in Paper-II and Paper-III.
3. Identify the weakest section and revise that first.
4. Repeat with another paper to check whether accuracy improved.

Why shift-wise papers matter

SSC runs each examination across many shifts with different papers, which is exactly why marks are normalised. Working several shifts gives a truer sense of the difficulty band than one paper.

SSC CGL previous year papers: FAQs

Are SSC CGL previous year papers available in Hindi?

Yes, for many shifts. Papers marked “in Hindi” are the Hindi-medium versions; the Language column in the table shows which years have them.

Do these papers come with answers?

The PDFs are the question papers. SSC releases the tentative answer key with candidates’ responses on ssc.gov.in for a limited window after each exam; the SSC CGL answer key page tracks the current cycle.

Which year should I start with?

The latest sittings, which match the current Tier-I format of 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes. Earlier years are still useful drill for quantitative aptitude and reasoning.

How do the papers relate to the cut off?

Your score on a past paper means more next to the real qualifying line. The SSC CGL cut off page lists past cut offs by category.